Tielkemeier, 65th

Francis and Doris (Zimmerman)Tielkemeier will observe their 65th wedding anniversary on March 7. They were married on that date in St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church, Epleyanna, as it was named then, by Rev. R.E. Schwarze.

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Posted Mar. 1, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Mar 1, 2013 at 12:21 AM

Posted Mar. 1, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Mar 1, 2013 at 12:21 AM

Freeport, Ill.

Francis and Doris (Zimmerman)Tielkemeier will observe their 65th wedding anniversary on March 7. They were married on that date in St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church, Epleyanna, as it was named then, by Rev. R.E. Schwarze.

The couple has three daughters, Shelby (Jim) Bordner of Dakota, Nancy (Gary) Guthrie of Nevada, Iowa; and Carol (Brennan) Kane of San Leandro, CA. Their son, Gary, is deceased. They are blessed with seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The couple farmed near Rock Grove until moving to Rock City in 1974. After that, Doris worked at the State Bank of Davis and Francis had a trucking-excavating business. Francis served as mayor of Rock City for a time and as a director at Durand State Bank. They are both active in church and community affairs.

A family celebration for their anniversary and Doris’ 85th birthday (March 19) will be held on April 28.